American Airlines is a major international airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1926 as American Airways, it began operating passenger flights in 1936 and has since grown to become the largest airline in the world in terms of both the size of its fleet and the total number of passengers it carries. American Airlines has ten major hubs across the United States, including its main hub at Dallas/Fort Worth, and flies to almost 350 destinations across more fifty countries. As well as being the largest and most popular airline in the US, American Airlines is also the only airline based in the states that offers a long-haul first-class service, while the service offered in its business class cabins is among the best rated in North America.
Travelers will only see reward miles and points on bookings made with American or its preferred travel agents
By Fergus Cole
April 25, 2024
The ElevateT3 project, set to be completed in the summer of 2027, will modernize the terminal for the 21st century and improve the passenger experience
By Fergus Cole
April 24, 2024
A rotating range of premium products will debut on Memorial Day weekend
By Fergus Cole
April 18, 2024
The industry is at the same airline capacity as 2019, but with fewer scheduled flights. How is this possible?
By Fergus Cole
April 16, 2024
The revised policy allows pet owners to bring a full-sized cabin bag with their pet at no extra cost
By Fergus Cole
April 12, 2024
All passengers will be able to access the ad-sponsored service on American's Viasat-enabled domestic fleet
By Fergus Cole
March 25, 2024
The cost of a first and second checked bag has risen by $5 each for economy passengers on domestic flights
By Fergus Cole
February 27, 2024
New daily flights between JFK and Tokyo Haneda this summer will complement existing flights operated by Japan Airlines
By Fergus Cole
February 26, 2024
Budget airlines in the US are experiencing significant cost increases and are unable to raise revenue due to heightened competition from legacy carriers
By Enrique Perrella
February 23, 2024
The airline alliance's first branded European lounge is now open to eligible oneworld members and premium passengers
By Fergus Cole
February 21, 2024